Join Bath Abbey as we celebrate the 70 year reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Image: Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images Platinum Jubilee Evening Prayer 2nd June, 5.30pm We are delighted that the children of the Abbey’s youngest choir, Melody Makers,…
Spotlight on our Volunteers
We are so grateful to our volunteers who support us in simply everything from welcoming visitors to ringing the Abbey bells. In this new ‘Spotlight’ series we will be chatting to someone from all our different groups of volunteers to…
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
From 18 to 25 January, Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organised ecumenical services, and to share fellowship. Attend an in-person service If you…
Statement by the Rector of Bath Abbey on the Death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip
We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. For the next nine days, Bath Abbey will be open daily, with Covid safety measures in place, for all who wish to pray and…
Prayer following the announcement of Bishop Peter’s retirement
Here at Bath Abbey, we are very much saddened by the news of Bishop Peter’s retirement. We are extremely grateful to Bishop Peter for his leadership, kindness, integrity and faithfulness, and all that he has given to so many over…
Bath Abbey’s Christmas tree of hope
Christmas is a time of celebration, comfort and joy – however, we recognise that while looking forward to the new year, many of us may also be grieving losses and feeling anxious about what it will bring. Bath Abbey is…
New Zoom Book Club!
‘God and the Pandemic’ by Tom Wright We are going to be running a new Abbey Zoom Book Club. Our Abbey Pastor, Chantal will be hosting a weekly evening zoom call as we explore together a brilliant book for our…
New ‘Parenting for Faith’ course
Bath Abbey will be starting a new online ‘Parenting For Faith’ course in partnership with St Michael’s Without. The course will provide ideas and tips on how to bring up children in the faith in this difficult time. The course…
Alpha course by Zoom
In partnership with churches in Bath, Bath Abbey will be hosting an online Alpha Course by Zoom. The course offers an opportunity to take a fresh look at the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, all from the comfort of…
Extending opening hours: 10am – 4pm daily
We are delighted to be in a position now to extend our opening hours. From Monday 6th July, the Abbey will open for prayer and visiting from 10am to 4pm each day. We continue to pray for our clergy and…
